“It is so satisfying for all of our resort team members to experience Big White during the holidays and when the resort is full to overflowing,” Big White senior vice president Michael J. Ballingall said in a press release.

Fireworks exploding over Big White on Dec. 31.

Big White

“Everything was at or near capacity. But more importantly, the international guests, locals and residents alike never experienced long lift lines because of our modern lifting system. We can boast that we are one of the largest and most modern lifting networks of any resort in North America, and it proved itself on December 31st when we experienced over 70,000 rides.”

Scores of people took to Big White’s outdoor rink during New Year’s Eve for cosmic skating. The resort said 235 pairs of skates were rented out that night.

“To say that this holiday season was a success is an understatement,” said Trevor Hanna, vice president of hospitality at Big White. “We saw more people take in the events that we organized, from outdoor movies, our new Christmas Eve Festival, skating parties and family après parties than ever before.”